From: The Times of Israel April 28, 2025

Israeli President Isaac Herzog to UN ambassadors: We expect international institutions to end 'hypocrisy' in treatment of Israel
Herzog told a delegation of ambassadors to the UN that Israel expects from international institutions: "much more fairness" and "an end to hypocrisy"

"As somebody who has great respect for the international institutions, we expect:
1. major change in the behavior of the international institutions,
2. an end to hypocrisy, and much more fairness.
3. That is our demand. That's all we demand.

We know how to admit failures when we make mistakes, but we are defending ourselves according to our inherent right to protect and defend ourselves,"

The delegation, led by Israel's UN ambassador, Danny Danon, represents countries from Europe, Africa, the Pacific, Asia-Pacific and Latin America.
During their time in Israel, the ambassadors visited communities in the south that were impacted by the October 7 Hamas attack.

From: CNN April 28, 2025
US Navy loses $60 million jet at sea after it fell overboard from aircraft carrier.

A US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet has been "lost" at sea after it fell overboard from the USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier while it was being towed on board, the Navy said in a statement. All personnel are accounted for, and one sailor sustained a minor injury.

A US official said that initial reports from the scene indicated that:
the Truman made a hard turn to evade Houthi fire, which contributed to the fighter jet falling overboard.

The Houthi rebel group claimed to have launched a drone and missile attack on the aircraft carrier, which is in the Red Sea as part of the US military's major
anti-Houthi operation.

"The F/A-18E was actively under tow in the hangar bay when the move crew lost control of the aircraft.
The aircraft and tow tractor were lost overboard," the statement said.

"Sailors towing the aircraft took immediate action to move clear of the aircraft before it fell overboard. An investigation is underway."
A second US official told CNN that the aircraft had sunk.

An individual F/A-18 fighter jet costs more than $60 million, according to the Navy.

The Truman Carrier Strike Group is currently deployed in the Middle East and was in the Red Sea at the time of the incident.

The Navy emphasized on Monday that the strike group and its air wing "remain fully mission capable."

The Truman has repeatedly been targeted in attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.
It made headlines in February when it collided with a merchant ship near Egypt; no injuries were reported.

Another F/A-18 from the Truman was also "mistakenly fired" upon and shot down by the USS Gettysburg in the Red Sea in December; both pilots ejected safely.

US says it struck over 800 Houthi targets since March
How is it Houthis still firing coming to two months of US bombardment

Reuters April 30, 2025
U.K., U.S. forces conduct joint operation against Houthi military target in Yemen

U.S. and British forces conducted a joint military operation in Yemen on Tuesday, according to Britain's Ministry of Defence, which said the operation was against a Houthi military target responsible for making drones like those used to attack shipping.

President Donald Trump ordered the intensification of U.S. strikes on Yemen last month, with his administration saying it will continue assaulting Iran-backed Houthi rebels until they stop attacking Red Sea shipping.

Britain and the U.S. have also previously conducted joint operations and strikes in Yemen. Houthis still firing

The British statement said intelligence analysis identified a cluster of buildings located some 15 miles (24 km) south of Yemen's capital Sanaa that were used by the Houthis to manufacture drones of the type used to attack ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

It did not mention details about any casualties.

The strike was conducted after dark, when the likelihood of any civilians being in the area was reduced, the British statement said, adding that its aircraft returned safely. There was no immediate U.S. military comment.

Houthi-controlled television said on Monday a U.S. airstrike killed 68 people after striking a detention centre for African migrants in Yemen.

A U.S. defence official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said on Monday the U.S. military was aware of claims of civilian casualties and was conducting its assessment.

The Times of Israel April 29, 2025
Right-wing activists storm Ra’anana synagogue hosting screening of joint Israeli-Palestinian memorial event.

Dozens of right-wing activists surrounded the Beit Samueli synagogue in the central Israeli city of Ra’anana earlier this evening, where people were gathered for a screening of the joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony in Jaffa.

In footage published online, protesters can be seen crowding around the courtyard and on the steps leading to the entrance to the synagogue, many of them clutching Israeli flags.

The Haaretz daily reports that a number of protesters also forced their way into the building itself, where they hurled abuse at the event’s participants, including by telling them to “go to Gaza,” while chasing after them.

“You are Nazis! Nazis!” someone screams at a participant, who captures the chaos on camera.
“Death to terrorists! Death to terrorists!” others chant and applaud. “All the Arabs are whores!”

Police were called to the scene to evacuate people from the event, but there are no immediate reports of any arrests.

Disgrace These activists not doing Israel any favors

CTV news April 29, 2025
NDP and Singh have been consistent critics of Israel's actions.

After a challenging election campaign that saw
1. New Democrats sidelined,
2. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has failed to secure his re-election,
3. The party has also lost its official status, failing to secure the 12 seats necessary.

Singh announced he will step down once an interim leader is appointed, Canadian media announced.

Mark Carney stirred controversy in recent weeks with comments that were critical of Israel ahead of his election for the premiership on Monday.

In contrast, opposition leader and Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre maintained a strong pro-Israel stance and consistently supported Israel, particularly since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas War. Poilievre lost his seat in Monday's general election, Canadian media announced.

Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East CJPME April 30, 2025
Tell Carney to Drop Marco Mendicino

Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney has an opportunity to adopt a new approach to Israel's genocide in Gaza.

In a troubling first decision, however, Carney has appointed Marco Mendicino to be his Chief of Staff, a staunchly pro-Israel politician who is openly hostile to Palestinian human rights. Mendicino has amplified far-right anti-Palestinian figures and is one of the only Liberal MPs who is opposed to a ceasefire in Gaza.

At every opportunity, Mendicino has urged Canada to oppose efforts to restrain Israel’s actions in Gaza or to hold its leaders accountable for war crimes.
It is outrageous and alarming that Carney would choose him for a top position of power and influence in his transition team and next government.

Mendicino has been advising Canada to abandon international law and become even more complicit in Israel’s genocide.
He has no place in advising Carney on foreign policy.

In Europe people increasingly think of each other in terms of 'us' versus 'them' however the current Israeli government is the most right-wing in the nation's history. Far-right politics in Israel includes ideologies such as ultra-nationalism, Jewish supremacy, Jewish fascism, Jewish , anti-Arabism, and ideological movements such as neo-Zionism and Kahanism.

During the National Remembrance on May 4, we commemorate the Dutch victims of the Second World War, the colonial war in Indonesia and of war situations and peace missions afterwards. Of the estimated 140,000 Jews in the Netherlands in May 1940, approximately 101,800 were murdered or died of disease and exhaustion, which amounts to a shockingly high percentage of 73%. The first deportations were in February 1941, the mass deportations began in the summer of 1942.


But those activists want to bring the Gaza war up front on that day.

It will continue till Hamas surrender or nothing is left of Gaza.
October 7 was a turning point for Israel.